Helmut Kollars facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Helmut Kollars
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Helmut Kollars
1968 Graz, Austria
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| Spouse(s) | Pina Kollars |
Helmut Kollars was born in 1968 in Graz, Austria. He is a talented Austrian illustrator and a writer of children's books. He creates wonderful pictures and stories that kids love.
About Helmut Kollars
Helmut Kollars started his career as a freelance illustrator in Vienna, Austria. He drew pictures for different projects. In 1997, he moved with his family to Cork, Ireland. This move happened because of some rules in Austria about health insurance for artists.
In Ireland, he started his own company. He became a very successful illustrator. He created art for books and advertisements. His work was seen in Ireland, Belgium, and the United States. Later, he moved his business back to Europe. He settled in Kassel, Germany. Besides his book illustrations, you can also find his amazing art on posters.
His Books and Art
Helmut Kollars doesn't just draw for other writers. He also writes and illustrates many of his own children's books. His books are full of imagination and fun.
Here are some of his popular books:
- Es war einmal ein Zauberer ganz allein (Once There Was a Wizard All Alone), 1996
- Der Vergessene Zauberspruch (The Forgotten Magic Spell), 1997
- Mein Bilderbuch von der Baustelle (My Picture Book of the Construction Site), 2005
- Bingo! Lernquartett - Die 4 Fälle / Kurze Märchen: 3. Klasse Grundschule (Bingo! Learning Quartet - The 4 Cases / Short Fairy Tales: 3rd Grade Primary School), 2005
- Lernquartett: Die 4 Fälle (Learning Quartet: The 4 Cases), 2005
- Sterreich-Atlas fnr Kinder (Austria Atlas for Children), 2007
Awards and Recognition
Helmut Kollars' hard work and talent have been recognized. Two of his children's books, published by Annette Betz, have won special awards. These awards show how much people appreciate his stories and illustrations.
His award-winning books include:
- Es war einmal ein Zauberer ganz allein, 1996
- Braver Bertram - Wilde Winni, 1996
His Family Life
While in Vienna, Helmut Kollars met a young singer and songwriter named Pina Pertl. They got married in Scotland. After a short time back in Vienna, they moved to Ireland. This is where Helmut started his illustration business. Helmut and Pina had a daughter named Luise Magdalena. Later, they went their separate ways.
